The Burned-Over District is a term used by some to describe the region of Western New York in the historical period of 1800-1850. It is also sometimes called the Second Great Awakening with a combination of religious, social and political elements.

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Iroquoian Roadsignage

"Signage is one facet or tool in preserving language as well as to educate the public and acknowledge Tribe's connection to the land as well as their sovereignty as nations across the country," said Jessica Robinson, deputy director of the Seneca Nation of Indians Department of Transportation, quoted here — Bilingual road signs: Growing trend on state roads crossing Indian lands.

I've seen the Haudenosaunee flag fly from the Pennsylvania border all the way to Montreal, but I've always associated Aboriginal syllabics with the Inuit. Cool to learn that the nearby Cree and Ojibway use it too.

South of the Border, I believe the only major native script is the Cherokee syllabary.